MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2021 Owners Manual

What is Mazda Connect ?
▼What is Mazda Connect ?
For vehicles with the following display type, refer to the following page because your
vehicle is equipped with Mazda Connect (Type A).
Refer to What is Mazda Connect ? on page 5-14.

This manual only indicates a part of the info
rmation for Mazda Connect. For details, check
the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and region.

1. Radio
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2. Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)
3. USB Audio/USB Video
4. USB port
*1/SD card slot*2
5. SD card (Navigation system)*
*
1 The location of the USB slot differs depending on the vehicle specifications.
*2 The SD card slot is for the navigation system only. For vehicles with the navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with st ored map data is inserted into the SD card
slot.
No. Menu Explanation
(1) Information Fuel Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor fuel efficiency in real tim
e and view fuel efficiency history.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weather, fuel prices, parking information and
sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor:
View important vehicle maintenance me ssages, information, and intervals.
(2) Entertainment FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pandora*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
Audio Off
(3) Notifications Displays text messages received by th
e mobile device paired to Mazda Con‐
nect and notifications from the vehicle.
(4) Communication By connecting your mobile device, such
as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect
via Bluetooth
®, you can use the hands-free ca ll and short message functions.
(5) Navigation The navigation system (vehicles with navigation system) can be used when
the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.

If the SD card for the navigation syst
em is not inserted, the compass indicat ‐
ing the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed. The compass
may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling
at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.
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No. MenuExplanation
(6) Settings You can change the settings for the
Mazda Connect screen, sound settings,
and the vehicle functions.

In-Vehicle Displays:
Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings:
Configures the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings:
Configures safety and driver assistance features.
Vehicle Settings:
Configures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings:
Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
System Settings:
Configures language, time, and other general settings.
(7) Apple CarPlay You can use Apple CarPlay™ by connecting an iPhone
® compatible with
Apple CarPlay™ to the USB port.
(8) Android Auto You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone com
‐
patible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.
WA R N I N G
Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious
accident.
Even if the audio remote control switches are eq uipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the
switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the
road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the selector lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
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Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it
could distract your attention from the vehi cle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust a mobi le device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the au dio volume to a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery
power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur
from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
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Mazda Connect Basic Operations
▼Mazda Connect Basic Operations
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this
manual may differ from the actual operation,
and the shapes of screens and buttons and th e letters and characters displayed may also
differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
▼ Commander Switch Operation
The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each function.
Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the
switches.
You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
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The shape of the switches varies depending on the vehicle specifications.


No.Item Explanation
1
Entertainment button:
The audio source screen last used is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay

No.Item Explanation
4
Vo l u m e k n o b :
Volume adjustment
Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guid‐
ance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation volume
will change.
Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob again to re‐
sume.

Power off/on
Press and hold to turn off the Mazda Connect power and turn off the screen.
Press and hold again to turn on the Mazda Connect power.
NOTE
If you press the volume knob to mute an audio source which can be paused,
such as Apple CarPlay™, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is
playing, the song playback pauses. Press the volume knob again to cancel the
mute and the pause at the same time.
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register AM/FM/SiriusXM® stations, contacts, navigation
destinations, or any highlighted menu it ems to create easily accessible short‐
cuts.
6
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen func‐
tions you want to use.
7
Commander knob (select):
Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen function you
want to use.
8
Back button:
Returns to prev ious screen.
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▼Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. You can operate
basic audio functions, pick up/hang up the phone
, or activate voice control using the switch.
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the vehicle specifications.

No.Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) butto n to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guid‐
ance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a ha nds-free call, the conversation volume
will change.
2
(SEEK UP) Seek Switch:Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio.
The station will change to the previ‐
ous or next favorite station each time you press the seek switch. If you want
to manually tune to the next available station before or after the currently se‐
lected station, press and hold the seek switch until it beeps and the tuner will
select the next available station.

Playback Control
Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via USB,
Bluetooth
®, and SiriusXM®, audio, or video.
Slide the volume knob right to skip to the next track or slide it to the left to go
back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the volume knob to
fast forward or rewind the track.
(SEEK DOWN)
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No.Item Explanation
3
Hang-up button:
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.

(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.
4
Talk/Pick-up button:
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
5
Mute button:
Press the button to mute.
Press it again to cancel the mute.
NOTE
If you press the mute button to mute an audio source which can be paused,
such as Apple CarPlay™, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is
playing, the song playback pauses. Press the mute button again to cancel the
mute and the pause at the same time.
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▼Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the vehicle specifications.
No.
Item Explanation
1
Talk/Pick-up button:
When the button is presse d, the voice recognition top screen is displayed and
the voice recognition is activated.

(While voice guidance is being announced)
Press the button to sk ip the voice guidance.
2
Hang-up button:
Press the button to end the voice recognition.
Voice recognition activation
When the talk/pick-up button on the audio remote control switch is pressed, top screen of
the voice recognition will be displayed.
NOTE
When an Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ compatible device is connected, the Mazda
Connect voice recognition system is disabled to allow the use of Siri
® or Android Auto™
voice recognition at any time with the talk/pick-up button.
Commands usable at any time
“Help” - Can be used to check for usable voice commands.
“Back” - Returns to the previous screen. When a voice command is spoken while on the
telephone number input screen, the content that was previously input is deleted.
“Cancel”- The voice recognition is ended.
Ending voice recognition
Do any one of the following operations:
Press the hang-up button.
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